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UK: Drivers "unconvinced" about strengthened phone use laws
RAC says just two percent think new rules will have a major impact on phone use behind the wheel.
By
James Fossdyke
28 March 2022
Technology
Samsung Galaxy S22 phone apparently getting a Mercedes-Benz makeover
Leaked info calls it the Mercedes EQ Galaxy S22 Ultra Edition.
By
Brian Potter
25 February 2022
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Design
Custom iPhone 13 has melted Tesla Model 3 parts, Elon Musk portrait
It's part of a limited collection that honours the tech magnate.
By
Brian Potter
30 November 2021
Safety
UK government tightens rules on handheld phone use while driving
The new laws come into force next year.
By
James Fossdyke
23 November 2021
Technology
Tesla Sentry mode gains remote live view via mobile phone
The new feature requires Tesla's Premium Connectivity package that costs £10 a month.
By
Brian Potter
29 October 2021
Green
Government-backed app will help drivers choose the right EV
The new EV8 Switch app will show drivers "how switching to electric could fit in with their current lifestyle".
By
James Fossdyke
10 September 2021
Technology
UK: One in 10 used car purchases now made on a smartphone
That's according to used car site BuyaCar.co.uk
By
James Fossdyke
05 July 2021
Technology
Another smartphone company wants to build an EV - report
Following in the footsteps of Apple, Huawei, and Xiaomi, Oppo reportedly has plans for an EV.
By
Jeff Perez
05 May 2021
Technology
Polestar 2 OTA update brings remote functions to app
Plus, you can now use your smartphone as a car key.
By
Anthony Karr
03 May 2021
Technology
Porsche says over-the-air updates won't turn cars into smartphones
There won't be as many OTA updates as you get on a smartphone.
By
Adrian Padeanu
30 April 2021
Technology
Volvo XC60, S90, and V90 get Android-powered infotainment system
That took a while, but better late than never.
By
Jacob Oliva
10 March 2021
Technology
VW Touareg gets remote control to help with tight parking spaces
It's the first VW capable of “assisted manoeuvring” without a driver.
By
James Fossdyke
16 November 2020
Safety
Government plans new rules to close phone use loophole
Proposed legislation could ban drivers from taking pictures on a hand-held phone while driving.
By
James Fossdyke
20 October 2020
Technology
Diagnose car health with Skoda sound analyser app
Skoda's new app really does listen to your (car's) problems.
By
Dominik Wilde
09 October 2020
Safety
One in five young drivers admits video calling while driving
And new research shows almost a third of drivers still use their phones behind the wheel.
By
James Fossdyke
07 October 2020
Safety
Drivers warned against phone use during post-lockdown homeworking
The calls come as the lockdown continues to ease.
By
James Fossdyke
17 June 2020
Commercial Vehicles
Less than half of van drivers using hands free tech despite sanctions
But Volkswagen can help.
By
Dominik Wilde
12 March 2020
Safety
Estimated 1.2 million drivers using a handheld phone on EVERY journey
And one in six drivers has used a phone while driving in the past year.
By
James Fossdyke
17 February 2020
Technology
Land Rover Defender showcases dual eSIM connectivity at CES
The new Defender is the first car to be fitted with two embedded LTE modems for enhanced connectivity.
By
Dominik Wilde
08 January 2020
Video games
'Overdrive City' is a new kind of mobile game for car nerds
Build the best car-friendly city.
By
Anthony Alaniz
24 December 2019
Technology
BMW finally adds Android Auto to its full lineup
The integration is wireless.
By
Anthony Karr
12 December 2019
Safety
13,000 drivers convicted of hand-held phone use every year
That's an average of more than three drivers every two hours.
By
James Fossdyke
15 November 2019
Safety
Mobile phone use remains drivers' biggest annoyance
But figures suggest the number of offenders is falling.
By
James Fossdyke
07 November 2019
Safety
Government to 'close loophole' in phone driving laws
New laws will ensure motorists can be punished for using their phone to take pictures while driving.
By
James Fossdyke
04 November 2019
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